Cameron Park Corvette Club
Minutes Tuesday March 8, 2011

1. CALL TO ORDER- President, Phil Fischbach

2. INTRODUCTION - Guests

Jan Janca and sister Ann ('04 C5), Mike Neri, Jim and Becky Merritt, John Johnson, Phil Hamilton

3. Members in Attendance: 

Randy & Joann Bisbee, Vicki Braithwaite, Skip Crawford/Michele Stewart, Phil & Cathleen Fischbach, George Goolsby, Bob & Mary Graham, Tom Krakker, Patty McCoy, Pete Ruff, Rick & Karen Samoian, Karen Strachan, Jon & Susan Svilich, Peggy Sue and Rob Croswhite, Richard Baughn, Mike Cobel, Daniel and Laura Groat, Judy Hinz, Tom Learned

4. Minutes: Motion made by Jon Svilich and seconded by Bob Graham to approve the February 8, 2011 minutes.

5. OFFICERS

a. Treasurer’s Report – Peggy Sue Croswhite

$3658.53 in the bank: No expenses; 6 dues payments for $385

b. Secretary – Cathleen Fischbach - No report

c. Clothing – Cathleen Fischbach - No report

d. Web Master – Pete Ruff

New photo of Dick Collier's '56 is on the Club's web page. Note: someone emailed him and included a copyrighted photo which should not be done. Pete replied and asked them to remove the photo from their web site.

e. Raffle Organizers – Patty McCoy & Bob Graham

f. Club Historian - Keith Becky - No report

6. OLD BUSINESS

a. Feb 20 Feed & Fuel Dinner Run (Lodi) Host - Karen Strachan & George Goolsby

16 people joined the run. Excellent food and good company.

b. Mar 5 Dinner Run to the Buckhorn (Winters) Host - George Goolsby

14 people participated however no-one brought their Corvettes due to rain.

7. NEW BUSINESS

- Upcoming Events - Events Coordinator – Vice President, Karen Strachan

Please see the event schedule posted on our web site for other events that do not have club hosts at this time.

a. Mar 18 Daffodil Hill is scheduled to open

b. Mar 19 St Patty's Day party hosted by Skip Crawford & Michele Stewart and Chef George. George will send email - request everyone RSVP - eat @ 6:00 (BYOB)

c. April 2 - 3 Amador Flower Farm in Plymouth - Meet at Marlene & Glen's Diner for breakfast

d. April 2nd 5th Annual Hooter's All Corvette Car Show hosted by Phil Fischbach

Phil will send email confirming the date and meeting place/time

e. April 9th Ironstone Winery Run - Murphys, CA (Wine and Poker run) hosted by Tom & Vicki Braithwaite and Barbara Collier. Meet at Vicki's for breakfast and coffee at 9:15, leave promptly at 9:30

f. April 15 - 17 16th Annual Gambler's Classic - Laughlin, NV No Club Host at this time

g. April 29 - May 1 Monterey Coast Corvette Cruise - Monterey/Pacific Grove, CA hosted by Rob & Peggy Sue Croswhite. More information regarding meeting place and time to be provided at next month's meeting. The Montery Corvette Club reserved a block of rooms however we don't know if there are still any available. It is suggested you make hotel reservations ASAP.

h. May 15th Angels Camp Picnic, Angels Camp, CA hosted by the Reeses, Grahams, Chef Goolsby. More information to be provided at next month's meeting. Everyone please bring a raffle prize.

i. May 15 Plastic Fantastic - San Diego, CA No Club Host at this time

j. June 4 & 5 Vette Magic Car Show & Drags  NCCA Points Event - Rancho Cordova, CA          No Club Host at this time

k. June 11 Cameron Park Foothill Cruisers - Cameron Park, CA (pre-'73 cars)

No Club Host at this time

l. June 23 - 26 Corvettes at Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV No Club Host at this time

Dave McClellan, Chief Engineer, Corvette will be a speaker and signing books.

m. July 4 Run to Tahoe for Fireworks & Dinner South Lake Tahoe hosted by Bob Graham

n. July 8 - 10 Corvette Weekend 2011 - Grants Pass, OR hosted by George Goolsby

o. July 16 Peavine Picnic hosted by Phil & Cathleen Fischbach (new date due to conflict with Corvettes at Lake Tahoe)

p. July 23 Winery Run to ??? hosted by Vicki Braithwaite

q. Honorary membership proposal - Barbara Collier not present - will move to next month's agenda

r. Presentation by RPMPhotoart - John Johnson and Phil Hamilton

New business where "Your vehicle" is superimposed on a variety of backdrops for shirts, posters, blankets and other items. Can do individual or group orders (group discounts are available). Orders take about 2 weeks. Their web site should live in about 2 weeks and they are working on a retail store to be in Placerville. A portion of the profits go to Foster Families.

- T-shirts: $19.99

- Posters: $20.00

- Blankets/Throws: $109.00

- Tommy Bahama shirt: $89.00

6. FLOOR OPEN TO MEMBERS

a. Ideas and volunteers for new events or runs

b. Bob and Mary Graham have a room reserved for the Grant's Pass run which they will not be using if anyone wants the reservation. Otherwise they will cancel it.

c. Thank You! from Sarah Croswhite for the encouragement and well wishes. She is hoping to hear soon regarding whether or not she made it into the Academy.

d. Phil has one dash plaque available for $3 if anyone wants it.

7. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER - Phil Fischbach

a. Susan Svilich's birthday was last week.

b. Cathleen Fischbach's birthday is the 13th.

c. Phil Fischbach's birthday is the 27th.

8. CLOSING

a. Next Meeting - April 12th, 2011

b. Meeting adjournment   – George Goolsby motioned & John Svilich seconded

9. RAFFLE 50/50 (Patty McCoy & Bob Graham) $125 ($60 to winner (Peggy Sue), $65 to club)